On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in King v. Burwell said residents of any state can receive health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.

Several New Mexico lawmakers commented on the ruling.

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

"I welcome the Supreme Court's decision in King v. Burwell, which preserves the insurance policies of millions of Americans. The Affordable Care Act has enabled tens of thousands of New Mexicans to get health insurance for the first time. It's making our state healthier and stronger economically. Because of the ACA, millions of Americans are no longer one major illness away from bankruptcy, they're no longer at risk of losing their health care if they get sick, they can no longer be denied coverage for a pre-existing condition, and millions of young people can stay on their parents' insurance policies until age 26. I hope that with today's decision, we can finally put aside talk of repeal and focus on moving forward and ensuring that all Americans can get health care when they need it."

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce

"Needless to say, I am disappointed by today's ruling. This is a bad decision upholding a failed law. Worse yet, the majority opinion fails to justify its continuation. As Justice Scalia wrote in the dissenting opinion, 'Words no longer have meaning if an Exchange that is not established by a State is "established by a State."' What logic is this?"

"Five years ago, President Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi pushed a partisan, 2,700-paged health care law on the American people and the harsh effects are being felt today."

"The federal government's massive takeover of health care has harmed patients, families, and health care providers. Obamacare continues to harm the very people it claimed to protect; this must stop. Until the day the bill can be fully replaced, Congress must do all it can to fix and repeal the most egregious sections that cause significant burden on New Mexican and American families. To date, eight different parts of the law have been repealed."

Justice Scalia went on to say in his dissenting opinion, 'Under all the usual rules of interpretation, in short, the Government should lose this case.' Now more than ever before, it is clear that Congress must get to work to fix the damage caused by this destructive law."

Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico's Third District

"Today's decision is a victory for millions of Americans who can now afford health insurance that provides them with the peace of mind that they are no longer one illness or one accident away from financial ruin. Under the ACA, more than 16 million Americans have gained coverage, driving the nation's uninsured rate down to its lowest level ever. In New Mexico, the uninsured rate has dropped nearly 5 percent, while more than 860,000 people can no longer be denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition."

"Behind all of these numbers are real people. My staff and I are all on the Health Care Exchange, and for one of my staffers, it has made a world of difference. The year she went on the ACA exchange, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer that required surgery and numerous scans. Through all of the procedures and doctor's visits, not once did she have to worry that her diagnosis was going to mean bankruptcy or losing her house. She paid her deductible, and her bills were paid within weeks; no procedure or test was ever denied, and therefore, care was never delayed."

"And now, she won't have to worry that in the future she could be at risk of being discriminated against for having a pre-existing condition.Those fears are a thing of the past."

"There are similar stories like this in communities across New Mexico and our country. The Affordable Care Act is working, and it is making a difference in the lives of millions of Americans who now have health insurance and will continue to have insurance after today's Supreme Court ruling."

Rep. Michelle Luján Grisham of New Mexico's First District

“The Supreme Court decision is an opportunity for Congress to come together to ensure that as many Americans as possible have access to affordable health care coverage. The time for litigation and symbolic attempts to repeal the law should be put to rest. Our goal must be to improve health care by making it easy to navigate, easy to access, and ensuring it is affordable in the long haul.”